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Nutritional Values

🔥300kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Kumara Chips

How to order / say it
Say it Kumara Chips — [KOO-mah-rah chips]
Order Can I have some kumara chips, please?
Locally Ka taea e au etahi kumara chips, koa?
Say locally

Crispy fried chips made from the native sweet potato, kumara.

Why try it?

These chips are a delicious take on a traditional root vegetable cherished by the Māori, offering insight into New Zealand's agricultural history and simple culinary methods.

How it tastes

Kumara chips have a satisfying crunch with a naturally sweeter and earthier taste than regular potato chips, often paired with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Origin & History — first documented: 1300

Kumara has been cultivated by the Māori since the 13th century. Its adaptability led to the creation of chips over time, becoming a popular alternative to regular potato chips due to their unique flavor and nutritional benefits.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g kumara
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🫒 500 ml vegetable oil

Method

  1. 1 Peel and slice kumara into thin chips.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 180°C.
  3. 3 Fry kumara slices until golden and crispy.
  4. 4 Drain, season with salt, and serve hot.

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